Petersburg is a city in Virginia and its population is 31,346. There are 6 colleges near Petersburg, Virginia - 2 public and 4 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 5 colleges are in 30 miles from Petersburg. 5 schools provide undergraduate programs and 6 schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 39,774 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $30,999 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges). The acceptance rate of the schools is 75.36% and the average SAT score submitted by enrolled students is 1,101.
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia State University In Petersburg |
Public four-years |
$22,650 ($10,043) | $24,860 ($13,218) | 5,605 | 13 to 1 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University 24.1 miles from Petersburg |
Public four-years |
$39,884 ($16,720) | $32,470 ($17,252) | 28,464 | 17 to 1 |
| Virginia Union University 25.0 miles from Petersburg |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$17,830 | $17,518 | 1,646 | 16 to 1 |
| Union Presbyterian Seminary 26.1 miles from Petersburg |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
Not Offered | $13,950 | 159 | - |
| University of Richmond 27.0 miles from Petersburg |
Private (not-for-profit) four-years |
$65,230 | $31,229 | 3,722 | 7 to 1 |
| Lotus Professional College 28.9 miles from Petersburg |
Private (for-profit) four-years |
$9,400 | - | 178 | 13 to 1 |
